RetroAchievementsUI vs SUMEE!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RetroAchievementsUI
Browse and discover games with achievements. Track your progress and find new challenges to master. This open-source application is built with SwiftUI.
- Browse games with achievements
- Discover new games
- Track game progress
- Open-source
- SwiftUI built
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RetroAchievementsUI is open-source and written entirely in SwiftUI. View games you've played, or find new ones to master! All app features are free and not locked behind a paywall, ads or data collection. In-App purchases are optional to help support future development efforts! Note: This app is not official or endorsed by RetroAchievements.
SUMEE!
Transform your iPhone into a portable gaming console for organizing, emulating, and playing retro games. Enjoy a console-like experience on the big screen with controller support and customizable options. It also features social connectivity for sharing your gaming journey.
- Portable gaming system for iPhone
- Organize, customize, and emulate retro games
- Supports multiple classic game systems
- Big-screen play with controller support
- Game launcher and library organization
- Social features for sharing and connecting
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SUMEE! turns your iPhone into a complete portable gaming system for organizing, customizing, emulating, and enjoying compatible retro games all in one place. Designed for both handheld and big-screen play, SUMEE! is especially focused on users who play with a game controller and connect their iPhone to an external display via HDMI or AirPlay. SUMEE! supports compatible files from multiple classic systems, including: Nintendo: • Wii • Nintendo GameCube • Nintendo 3DS • Nintendo DS/DSi • Nintendo 64 • SNES • NES • Game Boy Advance Sony: • PlayStation / PSX • PSP Sega: • Sega Genesis Native Experiences in SUMEE!: SUMEE! also offers specially adapted experiences for select games, with interfaces, controls, and features designed specifically for each one. • Mario Kart • The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess • Super Mario Galaxy • Halo: Combat Evolved To use these experiences, compatible files from a legally obtained copy of the game are required. SUMEE! does not include or distribute these games or their copyrighted game files. Main Features: • Dock Mode for big-screen gaming with a console-like experience • Game controller support • External display support via HDMI and AirPlay • Modern interface inspired by classic handheld devices • Game launcher and library organization • USB support for importing your own files • iCloud support for compatible data • RetroAchievements support • Save files and save states • Customizable touch controls • Skins, themes, and visual customization options • Performance tools for a smoother experience • Local multiplayer features for compatible systems • Split-screen support for two players in compatible games • Wi-Fi support for compatible DS/DSi local play • GBA Link support for compatible local connectivity features • PictoMee, an integrated social space for sharing posts • User profiles, friends, and social interactions • Direct messages between users • Account options and user safety tools SUMEE! does not include games, ROMs, BIOS files, or copyrighted content. Users are responsible for importing only files they legally own or have the right to use. SUMEE! is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with Nintendo, Sony, PlayStation, Sega, RetroAchievements, Apple, AirPlay, or any other console manufacturer, game publisher, service provider, or trademark owner. PictoMee is intended for users aged 16 and older. Users should review and follow PictoMee's Terms and Community Guidelines before using social features. Built for users who enjoy retro experiences, compatible emulation, customization, achievements, social connectivity, portable gaming, and a console-like big-screen gaming experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: RetroAchievementsUI at Free against SUMEE!'s $1.99. SUMEE!'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
RetroAchievementsUI is free to download; SUMEE! costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SUMEE! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SUMEE! has 253 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RetroAchievementsUI's written reviews are positive against 79% of SUMEE!'s.
RetroAchievementsUI ships an update every 2 weeks, SUMEE! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RetroAchievementsUI | SUMEE! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) | 4.8 (253 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 79.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 253 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #5 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 726 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michael Rosenberg | Getzemani Cruz Garcia |
Customer experience
RetroAchievementsUI
SUMEE!
In-app purchases
RetroAchievementsUI
No in-app purchases
SUMEE!
No in-app purchases








